MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'brain cells'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:11:40 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5139998&cid=t_144299_117_f&fid=37824&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.doctorkalitenko.com%2Fblog%2Falarming-phenomenon-present-human-brains-absent-primates%2F A new study has shown that human brains tend to shrink over time; but that the brains of monkeys do not. Shrinkage of the brain means that there are a loss of cells, but why is it that monkeys do not experience this – yet humans do? It is suggested that this shrinkage may be the price we must pay for our extended lifespans, but could it be something else? The exposures and diet of a monkey are of course vastly different than that of our own – which opens the door to other explanations. Could it be toxicity instead of an extended life? For example: MSG, a common food additive – kills neurons in the brain, while other compounds such as Mercury and lead are brain toxic. How to protect yourself from toxins: Stay away from mercury: fish, amalgams for fillings. Stay away from... Doctor Kalitenko antiaging blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5139998 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 17:51:16 +0100 5139998 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4828984&cid=t_144299_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F05%2F16%2Fgood-perfectionism-versus-bad-perfectionism%2F Although perfectionism undoubtedly brings me suffering and pain, I’ve come to appreciate the snobby part of my personality because it also bear gifts, especially over time. For the last three years, perfectionism has placed me in an okay spot in a terrible economy. Had I not invested so many hours into networking and writing blogs the last five or so years, sometimes on top of full-time employment and other responsibilities, I would not have a job right now. And spending a night or two recently with friends of friends I knew back in high school made me proud of all the therapy and recovery I have done since graduating. Had I not held myself to a high standard back then, I wouldn’t have quit drinking at the age of 18, and may still be hitting the bars at night. Perfectionism can even be... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4828984 Mon, 16 May 2011 16:00:07 +0100 4828984 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4820920&cid=t_144299_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F05%2F13%2Fusing-music-to-relieve-depression%2F Caught in a terrible conundrum of whether I should break my diet over New York Super Fudge Chunk or Chunky Monkey at Ben and Jerry’s yesterday, I was reading the different fliers pinned to the community bulletin board inside this 200 square feet of ice-cream heaven. One flier read: “Got the blues? Learn to play them!” I don’t know whether to blame the kids or my depression for my stupidity (the death of my brain cells in the prefrontal cortex), but I had to read these seven words four times (that’s 28 words) before I understood the message, which is an important one: Music can help treat depression. Back before my Prozac and Zoloft days, music was my sole therapy. I pounded out Rachmaninoff’s “Prelude to C Sharp Minor” as a way of processing... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4820920 Fri, 13 May 2011 15:37:54 +0100 4820920 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4753757&cid=t_144299_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F04%2F26%2F7-tips-for-coping-with-finals%2F It’s that time again if you’re a college or graduate student — time for finals. It’s also time to self-sabotage, to get in your own way in terms of effective studying. We stress out more than usual, even when we’re on top of the material, because of the anxiety surrounding test-taking. But you don’t have to stress out about final exams. You can actually do better (and feel better about your performance) if you keep the stress at bay and focus on simple study skills over the next few weeks. Here’s a few tips for coping with finals to get you started. None of these are going to be eye-opening or stuff you don’t already know… But sometimes we need to be reminded of the things we already know, to drive home their importance. 1. Schedule yo... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4753757 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 15:45:49 +0100 4753757 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4179354&cid=t_144299_107_f&fid=36672&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSciencebaseScienceBlog%2F%7E3%2F_XBOzQdpEkc%2Fscience-sightings-from-sciencebase.html My latest science news updates First stem cell trial in stroke patient, how did the media do – In its regular assessment and critique of reporting on medical happenings, NHS Choices looked at the recent early test of stem cell therapy for a stroke victim and reports (amazingly) that "In general, the media coverage has been accurate." Sex and CERN and Rock ‘n Roll – Forget mini Big Bangs, benchtop black holes and the God particle, scientists at CERN are releasing an album called Resonance Music from their LHC Atlas Experiment. You'll have to ask them if the first bit of my title is relevant or not. Brain size and a trip to Disneyland – Could the enormous relative size and complexity of the human brain be explained by that trip to Disneyland your paren... Sciencebase Science Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4179354 Thu, 18 Nov 2010 10:00:05 +0100 4179354 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4168009&cid=t_144299_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F11%2F15%2Fmyths-and-facts-about-alcohol%2F What’s the truth about alcohol? Does food help absorb alcohol? Does it really kill brain cells? Or does it protect your body against a multitude of diseases, like heart disease? One of the key factors that helps us process and breakdown alcohol after it enters the body is the production of an enzyme called alcohol dehydrogenase. A lot of why your body does or doesn’t do a good job in breaking alcohol down and sobering you up has to do with the production (or lack thereof) of this important enzyme. This enzyme works better in younger men than in either women of all ages, or older men. Why, we don’t know, but it seems to stop working as effectively in men ages 55 and older, bringing them closer to women in their alcohol breaking-down ability. LifeHacker recently published a... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4168009 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 17:44:35 +0100 4168009 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3822962&cid=t_144299_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F08%2F04%2Fhow-swimming-reduces-depression%2F I’ve always known that I climb out of any pool a lot happier than when I dove in. Yes, I know any kind of aerobic exercise relieves depression. For starters, it stimulates brain chemicals that foster the growth of nerve cells; exercise also affects neurotransmitters such as serotonin that influence mood and produces ANP, a stress-reducing hormone, which helps control the brain’s response to stress and anxiety. But swimming, for me, seems to zap a bad mood more efficiently than even running. Swimming a good 3000 meters for me can, in the midst of a depressive cycle, hush the dead thoughts for up to two hours. It’s like taking a Tylenol for a headache! It was with interest, then, that I read an article in “Swimmer” magazine about why, in fact, that’s the c... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3822962 Wed, 04 Aug 2010 20:00:27 +0100 3822962 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3772237&cid=t_144299_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fdr-val-tells-abc-news-how-to-stave-off-memory-loss%2F2010.07.20 Did you know that physical activity can reduce your risk for memory loss and dementia? I had the chance to speak to ABC’s Let’s Talk Live team about important lifestyle choices that can keep the mind healthy and active. The good news is that you really can teach an old dog new tricks, and those new tricks can stimulate growth of new brain cells. Watch the video and check out the Alzheimer’s Association website for more information about dementia prevention: (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3772237 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 12:00:50 +0100 3772237 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3359195&cid=t_144299_136_f&fid=39026&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcarolinemfr.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F03%2Fnicely-non-eventful-day.html Well, it wasn't completely non-eventful but it was not traumatic or stressful, mostly. My husband delivered me to the hospital for my injection. As planned I was there early and had time for breakfast - yogurt and banana - before heading for my appointment. I told the nurse (both nurses remembered me - I think I am a frequent patient or something) before hand that I was hoping to avoid the previous outcome where the back of my leg hurt and I left in a wheelchair. The injection itself is okay. They clean off your lower back and then inject a pain killer so you don't feel the needles. This can cause a little discomfort but not really. Then they stick in a big needle full of steroid which can produce amazing amounts of pain down the back of your leg and across your hip that goes away in about... Caroline's Breast Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3359195 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:26:00 +0100 3359195 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3331349&cid=t_144299_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F03%2F04%2Fon-being-a-student-therapist-week-four%2F One of the “fun” parts of being a Master’s student (fun in quotes because it depends on how you take it) is that you get to be a guinea pig. Not just in your own experience as a learner, but at the mercy of professors doing research, doctoral students conducting experiments, and random investigators from other universities sending out electronic surveys via email for you to fill out regarding all aspects of your counseling life. All of them say participation is completely optional and there’s no compensation, but would be very much appreciated. Last semester, I pretty much agreed to participate in everything. My helping nature made me think, “You might be asking others to do this someday yourself, and good karma comes around.” This semester, I am way more protectiv... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3331349 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:30:51 +0100 3331349 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3193779&cid=t_144299_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F01%2F21%2Frunning-mice-suggests-brain-fitness%2F I’m not a big fan of reporting on animal studies, because the results are often not replicated with humans. Animal studies are like the small surveys conducted in undergraduate psychology classes — you can find interesting results that may mean nothing except to the subjects you studied (e.g., well-educated young adults, most of whom are still teens). In the case of mice, well, we can say the results generalize to mice. (If we wanted to be even more specific, one could argue that lab mice bred for laboratory experiments are different than mice bred and raised in the wild, but let’s leave that leaf unturned.) But in a 24/7 news cycle, even mice studies can get mainstream media pickup. Case in point, this article in the UK’s The Guardian. It starts off well enough, ma... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3193779 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:35:08 +0100 3193779 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3123400&cid=t_144299_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F12%2F27%2Fstanding-up-for-yourself-from-a-recovering-people-pleaser%2F I think some people grow up believing in their heart and soul that they are loved and accepted and so therefore don’t have to depend so much on other people to give them their daily dose of attaboys, the approval ratings that determine if they’ll be able to function properly throughout the day. Me? I know, in my adult, neo-cortex, sophisticated part of my brain that I am loved. But the reptilian, immature brat part of my brain does most of the thinking in my noggin. So this girl is petrified of not being liked, of doing anything that might hurt somebody’s feelings, of the slightest confrontation, because whenever she raised a concern in the past, the reprimand for challenging Person A was far more painful than the reason she raised her voice to begin with. I learned that ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3123400 Sun, 27 Dec 2009 13:20:17 +0100 3123400 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3036972&cid=t_144299_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F11%2F29%2F4-kinds-of-brain-stimulating-techniques%2F Here is a concise summary of four brain-stimulating techniques being used today to treat severe chronic depression. The summary appeared in the Fall 2006 Issue of the Johns Hopkins’s Bulletin. 1. Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is the oldest and the best known and, in fact, is still recognized as the most effective treatment for severe depression. It involves the application of brief electrical pulses to the scalp to induce seizures throughout the brain. The seizures appear to relieve depression by increasing the release of brain chemicals such as serotonin and dopamine, but some other unknown mechanism may also be at play. 2. Another technique, rapid transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), involves the placement of an electromagnetic coil on the scalp. The coil is not implanted, s... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3036972 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 12:54:58 +0100 3036972 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3029868&cid=t_144299_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F11%2F25%2Fcan-therapy-really-change-your-brain%2F In this study they used Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) which looks through the lens of both cognitive and interpersonal issues. It would be interesting to know how other theoretical orientations would fare. There is a lot known about the power of oxytocin (the hormone of love) to bond people together but oxytocin can also be an ally to encourage therapeutic change. According to Linda Graham, MFT and trainer on the integration of relational psychology, mindfulness and neuroscience, it is “the neurochemical basis of the sense of safety and trust that allows clients to become open to therapeutic change.” It was a class I recently took with Linda, “The Neuroscience of Attachment,” that left me feeling so inspired about the implications of this in my practice. As a therapist, it’s ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3029868 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 03:25:33 +0100 3029868 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2876095&cid=t_144299_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F10%2F09%2Fcandy-violence-correlation-causation-and-association%2F Week after week, month after month, the health (and mental health) news headlines blare with the latest “link” between two things. Take, for instance, a few articles from just this past week we’ve published… Childhood cancer? Less likely to marry. Obese? Depression is more likely. Eat licorice while pregnant? Your child may have a smaller IQ. And my favorite from the past week? Eat candy as a child? You’re going to become a criminal. Researchers seem content to draw these correlations, knowing full well their data shed little light on the actual problem. Instead, what they manage to do is to shed a whole lot of brain cells. Ours. I’ll pick on the candy study because it’s low-lying fruit and it’s easy to make fun of. Let’s look at the da... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2876095 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:11:10 +0100 2876095 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2405707&cid=t_144299_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2FhzIdjodeiHw%2F Welcome to the 70th edition of Encephalon, the blog carnival that offers some of the best neuroscience and psychology blog posts every other week. --- Mysteries of Brain and Mind Cognitive  Daily, by Dave Munger Guys on dates want to know: Is it really impossible to ignore an attractive face? Recent research seems to demonstrate that, indeed, attractive faces can distract us from a variety of tasks.  Dating Tip of the Week: what about impressing your date with a homecooked dinner next time and avoid potential misunderstandings? Neuroanthropology, by Greg Downey BIG NEWS: First Neuroanthropology Conference! The first Neuroanthropology Conference will be held 8 October 2009 at the University of Notre Dame. Great theme, great speakers. Will it offer a cross-cultural analysis of the... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2405707 Mon, 11 May 2009 15:52:47 +0100 2405707 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2390176&cid=t_144299_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2Fdk7Y9bg3raU%2F Complex disorders like autism are very tricky to study when finding the genes responsible for them. There are many factors that can cause autism and genes was thought to play only a small role. So far, the genes that were found linked to autism explained only a small fraction of the phenotypes, and environment was the big chunk. The symptoms and signs that people with autism showed were also quite varied that it was hard to know if there was anything genetically common among them. On top of that, disorders that were classed as autism spectrum disorders (ASD) ranged from very severe to much milder forms and everything in between. Well, recently, scientists became very excited because a common genetic link was found among people with autism! To be exact 65% of people with autism showed a com... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2390176 Mon, 04 May 2009 15:38:00 +0100 2390176 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2104561&cid=t_144299_131_f&fid=34989&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FGeneticsHealth%2F%7E3%2FSMZZ6S9jaPA%2F The spectrum of neurodegenerative diseases ranges from depression, sleep disorders, alcoholism, narcolepsy, to Alzheimer’s, Parkinsons and cerebral palsy, and there is little similarity in symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. Now, a rare brain disorder known as Perry Syndrome may hold the key to a common mechanism underlying the disintegration of the nervous system. To be published in the February issue of Nature Genetics, a study found that people with Perry syndrome carry mutations in a molecular “cargo” inside brain cells. The mutation is in the subunit of the dynactin complex (DCTN1; p150glued), and results in a failure of the “cell’s interior transportation grid”, a factor that could be common among the diverse kinds of neurodegenerative diseases. ... Genetics and Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2104561 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 22:00:02 +0100 2104561 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1976343&cid=t_144299_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F459178021%2F We offered some Brain Fitness Predictions in our Market Report , including... "7. Doctors and pharmacists will help patients navigate through the overwhelming range of available products and interpret the results of cognitive assessments. This will require significant professional development efforts, given that most doctors today were trained under a very different understanding of the brain than the one we have today." The American Medical News, a weekly newspaper for physicians published by the American Medical Association, just published an excellent article along those lines: Steps to a nimble mind: Physical and mental exercise help keep the brain fit -- Neuroscience is uncovering techniques to prevent cognitive decline. A few quotes: - It's an example that highlights a wave... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1976343 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:09:40 +0100 1976343 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1583019&cid=t_144299_109_f&fid=35677&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBrainBasedBusiness%2F%7E3%2F328180639%2Fwiring_against_your_firms_brai.html Believe it or not … your company’s brainpower may be poorly suited to innovations that could keep you competitive. More surprisingly … this problem is less related to age and more to daily practices that wire… re-wire … and unwire dendrite brain cells.The brain's wiring works against firms that mandate rigid routines.  It also fails companies  that neglect creative approaches initiated by talented workers who reach high standards by using their unique mix of intelligences.  How so? Some parts of healthy brains work without much help. That’s why people breathe … hearts beat … and body temp holds constant.Other parts, though, connect to chemical and electrical roles … tied ... BrainBasedBusiness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1583019 Sun, 06 Jul 2008 18:07:53 +0100 1583019 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1362588&cid=t_144299_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F267480505%2F We just received these two very thought-provoking essays on Alzheimer's Disease and brain health. Which one do you find more powerful? why? what feedback would you give the authors? what are the implications of what they write? and, who would you guess wrote them? I know, many questions. Without further ado, here you are both Essays (We'll share some context, and the author's names, this Friday): Essay A. Preventing Alzheimer’s at Work 5,000,000: that is the number of people in the United States alone who are affected by Alzheimer’s disease. Research has shown that those who held jobs such as sanitation workers or trash collectors in their 30s, 40s, and 50s are more at risk for Alzheimer’s disease than people who held jobs such as doctors or scientists at the same age. If everyon... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1362588 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 05:53:35 +0100 1362588 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1200442&cid=t_144299_109_f&fid=35677&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBrainBasedBusiness%2F%7E3%2F228928113%2Fturn_talk_into_tasks_through_q.html Imagine yourself listening to  long … intensive … conversations where words tumble into your brain as fast as rice spills into a crock pot. Ever felt bored when a person pours out more words than you can respond to from your own experience? Yes, we’ve all been there. Life and learning is a volley that takes back and forth words – with actions attached. We learn best by rolling ideas and experiences and bits of information to and fro in flexible exchanges. The brain is built to engage.  Sometimes it’s simply an acknowledgement that a point has been made … other times it’s a story back to expand on the insight from a personal perspective. Do you ever wish you could respond to a fast talking speaker … or try out a cool new idea whe... BrainBasedBusiness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1200442 Mon, 04 Feb 2008 14:36:43 +0100 1200442 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=976757&cid=t_144299_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F174600734%2F Charles Darwin (1809-1882)'s autobiography (full text free online) includes some very insightful refections on the evolution of his own mind during his middle-age, showcasing the power of the brain to rewire itself through experience (neuroplasticity) during our whole lifetimes-not just when we are youngest. He wrote these paragraphs at the age of 72 (I have bolded some key sentences for emphasis, the whole text makes great reading): "I have said that in one respect my mind has changed during the last twenty or thirty years. Up to the age of thirty, or beyond it, poetry of many kinds, such as the works of Milton, Gray, Byron, Wordsworth, Coleridge, and Shelley, gave me great pleasure, and even as a schoolboy I took intense delight in Shakespeare, especially in the historical plays.... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=976757 Thu, 25 Oct 2007 01:22:23 +0100 976757 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=966542&cid=t_144299_122_f&fid=36582&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FSharpBrains%2F%7E3%2F172118152%2F We often talk in this blog about how to expand fundamental abilities or cognitive functions, like attention, or memory, or emotional self-regulation. Think of them as muscles one can train. Now, it is also important to think of ways one can use our existing muscles more efficiently. Let's talk about how to manage better the overwhelming amount of information available these days. Hundreds of thousands of new books, analyst reports, scientific papers published every year. Millions of websites at our googletips. The flow of data, information and knowledge is growing exponentially, stretching the capacity of our not-so-evolved brains. We can complain all day that we cannot process ALL this flow. Now, let me ask, should we even try? Probably not. Why engage in a losing proposition. Instead... SharpBrains blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=966542 Fri, 19 Oct 2007 15:58:27 +0100 966542 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=832653&cid=t_144299_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2F150317128%2F Scientists have revisited the fact that certain neurons in the brain are activated by glucose. And this time they have identified that defects in the brain’s ability to respond to glucose can play a role in the development of type 2 diabetes. How is this research of clinical use you ask… “By identifying glucose-sensing neurons in the brain as important players in regulating glucose, our findings may open a new avenue of research,” Dr. Coppari said. “Because these neurons play a role in maintaining glucose homeostasis throughout the body, an impairment in their glucose-sensing ability could play a pathogenic role in type 2 diabetes, where homeostasis is altered.” In a nut shell, curb the glucose-sensing neurons into reacting appropriately and there is a d... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=832653 Fri, 31 Aug 2007 00:42:21 +0100 832653 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=765050&cid=t_144299_109_f&fid=35677&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBrainBasedBusiness%2F%7E3%2F138560102%2Fresaerchers_found_brain_cells.html This study shows a set of cells in the top rear of the brain that apparently keeps score."It's akin to having a jar full of M&Ms and being asked how many of them are in there," says lead researcher,  Jamie Roitman, a neuroscientist at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Identifying the neurons that make these rapid-fire approximations, she adds, provides "a better grasp on the actual functions that underlie our higher cognitive abilities."They found a group of neurons in the intraparietal regions that become excited when “a higher number like 32 is flashed and then react in lower bursts as numbers decreased.”Did you know you can add dendrite brain cells to increase your logical mathematical intelligence?   (Source: BrainBasedBusiness) BrainBasedBusiness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=765050 Sun, 29 Jul 2007 18:18:39 +0100 765050